Gavin’s work history has involved the management of leisure facilities and programs with the YMCA, including responsibility for staff, financial, operational and performance management. He has extensive leisure facility contract management experience, having managed the contract operations of five major local government sport, leisure and aquatic facilities.

As part of the major projects team at Sport and Recreation Victoria, Gavin played a key role in delivering significant infrastructure projects for the Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games. Notable projects included Stage 2 of the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre, Sports House in Albert Park, and the North Melbourne Football Club community facility.

Gavin involves himself in all aspects of project planning.  From early feasibility and need assessments to concept planning, detailed design, cost plans, financial modelling, funding and advocacy.  He has assisted many government and sporting organisations with facility auditing, asset management, business planning and operational and financial modelling to enhance performance.

Gavin’s experience in sport and leisure facility planning, development and management, combined with his professional and collaborative style of working, enables him to provide expert advice to the sector.  His experience, combined with exceptional stakeholder engagement skills at community, executive and government levels, adds further strength to his strategic, business, operational and policy development experience.